Patents by Inventor Geoffrey Nicholas Barnard SUTTON

Geoffrey Nicholas Barnard SUTTON has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8859884
    Abstract: A PV system may be used in case of emergencies. Each individual photovoltaic module receives a signal to determine if it is allowed to be operational or must shut down. Modules by default are shut off and safe to handle, absent the signal and in the presence of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Helios Focus LLC
    Inventors: Randy Richard Dunton, Geoffrey Nicholas Barnard Sutton
  • Publication number: 20110088741
    Abstract: A PV system may be used in case of emergencies. Each individual photovoltaic module receives a signal to determine if it is allowed to be operational or must shut down. Modules by default are shut off and safe to handle, absent the signal and in the presence of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Randy Richard Dunton, Geoffrey Nicholas Barnard Sutton
  • Publication number: 20100287102
    Abstract: Various method, system, computer program, and business method embodiments for facilitation of renewable energy delivery using floating power purchase agreements are disclosed. In one embodiment a method for providing renewable energy for the benefit of a plurality of customers, incorporating calculations performed by at least one processor of a data processing computer environment is provided. An estimate of renewable energy provided by a renewable energy cooperative organization over a predetermined time interval is calculated based on data associated with a status of one of the plurality of the customers in the renewable energy cooperative organization. The estimate is electronically incorporated into a floating power purchase agreement (FPPA) negotiated between the renewable energy cooperative organization and an entity. The entity agrees to purchase a flexible remainder amount of the renewable energy pursuant to the FPPA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Geoffrey Nicholas Barnard SUTTON